How do I choose the right daycare in Avondale Estates?

When choosing a daycare in Avondale Estates, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with Georgia's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Georgia) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

What types of daycare are available in Avondale Estates?

Avondale Estates offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Before or After School Daycare in Avondale Estates, Georgia (3 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Georgia?

Daycare costs in Georgia typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Avondale Estates for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Avondale Estates

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

P'S In The Pod

4.3 score

4.4(16)

120 North Avondale Road, Avondale Estates, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Parents consistently praise P's in the Pod for its caring, dedicated staff and owner Catrina Knight who is actively involved in the center. Children show strong development in academics, social skills, and potty training, with parents noting excellent communication and a nurturing, family-like environment.

Highly competent and compassionate stafflow staff turnoverowner personally invested in studentsstrong child development outcomes

Dekalb County Schools Asedp - School Of Arts

4.24 score

4.3(20)

3131 Old Rockbridge Road, Avondale Estates, GA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

Parents consistently praise this arts-focused school for its strong academics, safe learning environment, and comprehensive arts programming. The staff is described as caring, disciplined, and communicative with families. Students report enjoying their experience and engaging in various activities and clubs.

Strong academicsarts programssafe learning environmentcaring staff

Community Development Institute Head Start Columbia

3.65 score

3.4(7)

1275 Clarendon Ave., Avondale Estates, GA · Headstart Programs · Capacity: -999 children

Reviews are highly polarized. One detailed 5-star review praised the staff's genuine care, educational quality, and support for both children and families. However, multiple 1-star reviews reported concerns about staff rudeness, lack of communication, inadequate safety protocols, and insensitive responses to child injuries.

Caring and nurturing staffstrong early childhood educationfamily support servicesspecial dietary accommodations

Peachtree Academy

3.44 score

3.2(12)

3468 Rockbridge Road, Avondale Estates, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 92 children

Peachtree Academy has highly polarized reviews with stark contrasts between experiences. Some parents report clean facilities and caring staff, while many others cite serious concerns including poor communication, director's harsh treatment of children, inadequate hygiene, lack of curriculum implementation, and safety issues.

Clean facilitycaring staff memberspositive communication from some teachersfamily-like atmosphere

Before or After School Daycare in Avondale Estates, Georgia

There are 3 before or after school daycare in Avondale Estates, Georgia, making up 43% of the 7 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Avondale Estates, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 3 before or after school daycares in Avondale Estates, Georgia, out of 7 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Avondale Estates, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with Georgia's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Georgia)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Avondale Estates offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in Georgia typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Avondale Estates for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Avondale Estates must be licensed by Georgia's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

3 Before or After School Daycare in Avondale Estates, Georgia

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Avondale Estates

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Dekalb County Schools Asedp - School Of Arts

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